The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. Thats because, once they sell, they can…

Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home

For some buyers, theres a misconception thatnewly built homesarent made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately,…

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and thats sparked plenty of confusion. And as…

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

Thats rightaccording to a recent study fromZillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas,monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments(see chart below):Asmortgage…

The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year

Ashiftis underway in the housing market this season. And if youve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into…

Is the Housing Market Shifting?

Real estate market is constantly fluctuating between a buyers market, a neutral market, or a sellers market. It is a movement. It does not switch…

Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home

If youre looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or…

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

After months ofsitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by highmortgage ratesand affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move.…

The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes

Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But heres some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on…

What To Know About Closing Costs

Now that youve decided tobuy a homeand are ready to make it happen, its a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are…